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MARCOS ROJO STATS AT MAN UNITED

The loan deal with Everton would have included an obligation to buy him at the end of the season, but fell through at the last moment.

It left Rojo furious, but he could still be on the way out of the club, with United still wanting to sell the central defender.

Maguire and Victor Lindelof are now seen to be the first choice duo in defence, with Axel Tuanzebe as back up. Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are also options, although it remains to be seen how long they'll each be at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Eric Bailly is still out with a long-term injury.

No one has met United's £20million asking price yet, but there has been interest from the likes of Fenerbahce, Napoli, Monaco, and AC Milan.

United are still hopeful of a deal for Rojo, who still has two years remaining on his contract

It even emerged that United would be willing to pay off a significant chunk of the £13.5million left on his current deal, which still has two years remaining at £130,000 a week, according to reports.

He signed the new contract in March 2018, but was told by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he was no longer part of the first-team plans shortly after his arrival.

Rojo has been plagued by injuries in recent years, which may be a factor in trying to find a new club.

The Argentinian has only played on 18 occasions during the last two seasons, including just six appearances in 2018-19.